Front Lower

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

- Tools Required
- J 43631 Ball Joint Separator





1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
3. Remove the shock absorber.
4. Remove the front stabilizer shaft link.
5. Remove the front coil spring.
6. Remove the lower control arm nuts and the washers (15 Series).
7. Remove the lower control arm bolts (15 Series).





8. Remove the lower control arm nuts and washers (25 Series).
9. Remove the lower control arm bolts (25 Series).
10. Remove the lower ball joint stud nut.
11. Disconnect the lower ball joint stud from the steering knuckle using J 43631.
12. Remove the lower control arm.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE





1. Install the lower control arm.
2. Connect the ball joint stud to the steering knuckle.
3. Install the lower ball joint stud nut.

NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

- Tighten the lower ball joint stud nut to 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.).

4. Install the front coil spring.
5. Install the lower control arm bolts (15 Series).
6. Install the lower control arm nuts and the washers (15 Series).

- Tighten the lower control arm nuts to 145 Nm (107 ft. lbs.).





7. Install the lower control arm bolt (25 Series).
8. Install the lower control arm nuts and the washers (25 Series).

- Tighten the lower control arm nuts to 145 Nm (107 ft. lbs.).

9. Install the front stabilizer shaft link.
10. Install the shock absorber.
11. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
12. Remove the safety stands.
13. Lower the vehicle.